Grants in Hawaii: 47+ Funding Opportunities

Organizations in Hawaii can access federal grants open to all states, Hawaii-specific state agency funding, regional foundation awards, and corporate giving programs. GrantAQ tracks every active grant available to Hawaii nonprofits, schools, municipalities, and small businesses — and uses AI to match your organization to the funding you actually qualify for.

47+

Grants Available

$10.6M

Total Funding Tracked

$440K

Average Award

HI

State

Top Funding Categories in Hawaii

generalphilanthropyhuman_serviceshousing

Active Grants in Hawaii

Clarence T C Ching Foundation — Grants Program
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Clarence T C Ching Foundation

Clarence T C Ching Foundation is a private foundation based in Honolulu, HI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $3,586,503 in grants. Total assets: $123,361,494. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Kosasa Foundation — Grants Program
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Kosasa Foundation

Kosasa Foundation is a private foundation based in Honolulu, HI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $6,121,204 in grants. Total assets: $138,880,473. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Atherton Family Foundation — Grants Program
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Atherton Family Foundation

Atherton Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Honolulu, HI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $5,988,834 in grants. Total assets: $90,744,784. This foundation makes grants to individuals as well as organizations. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Victoria S And Bradley L Geist Foundation — Grants Program
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Victoria S And Bradley L Geist Foundation

Victoria S And Bradley L Geist Foundation is a private foundation based in Honolulu, HI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $1,977,671 in grants. Total assets: $34,082,742. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Mcinerny Foundation — Grants Program
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Mcinerny Foundation

Mcinerny Foundation is a private foundation based in Honolulu, HI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $4,797,500 in grants. Total assets: $106,032,696. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Harold K L Castle Foundation — Grants Program
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Harold K L Castle Foundation

Harold K L Castle Foundation is a private foundation based in Kailua, HI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $7,332,479 in grants. Total assets: $173,491,448. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Hau Oli Mau Loa Foundation — Grants Program
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Hau Oli Mau Loa Foundation

Hau Oli Mau Loa Foundation is a private foundation based in Honolulu, HI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $4,247,474 in grants. Total assets: $150,552,877. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Dods Foundation — Grants Program
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Dods Foundation

Dods Foundation is a private foundation based in Honolulu, HI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $1,511,000 in grants. Total assets: $6,060,669. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Lga Family Foundation — Grants Program
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Lga Family Foundation

Lga Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Honolulu, HI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $2,038,000 in grants. Total assets: $10,719,172. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Samuel N & Mary Castle Foundation — Grants Program
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Samuel N & Mary Castle Foundation

Samuel N & Mary Castle Foundation is a private foundation based in Honolulu, HI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $1,853,412 in grants. Total assets: $37,534,270. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Tradewind Group Foundation — Grants Program
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Tradewind Group Foundation

Tradewind Group Foundation is a private foundation based in Honolulu, HI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $1,236,169 in grants. Total assets: $29,210,343. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Hawaii Loa Ohana — Grants Program
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Hawaii Loa Ohana

Hawaii Loa Ohana is a private foundation based in Honolulu, HI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $2,601,000 in grants. Total assets: $13,956,337. Primary focus area: human services. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
First Hawaiian Foundation — Grants Program
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First Hawaiian Foundation

First Hawaiian Foundation is a private foundation based in Honolulu, HI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $1,920,250 in grants. Total assets: $4,233,525. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Cooke Foundation Limited — Grants Program
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Cooke Foundation Limited

Cooke Foundation Limited is a private foundation based in Honolulu, HI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $1,435,979 in grants. Total assets: $16,988,102. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Strong Foundation — Grants Program
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Strong Foundation

Strong Foundation is a private foundation based in Honolulu, HI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $1,595,000 in grants. Total assets: $23,328,378. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Maurice And Joanna Sullivan Family Foundation — Grants Program
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Maurice And Joanna Sullivan Family Foundation

Maurice And Joanna Sullivan Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Honolulu, HI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $2,930,000 in grants. Total assets: $36,514,164. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Mamoru And Aiko Takitani Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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Mamoru And Aiko Takitani Foundation Inc

Mamoru And Aiko Takitani Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Honolulu, HI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $1,571,131 in grants. Total assets: $30,635,730. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
George N Wilcox General Trust — Grants Program
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George N Wilcox General Trust

George N Wilcox General Trust is a private foundation based in Honolulu, HI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $1,092,000 in grants. Total assets: $19,522,971. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Leonard Hoshijo Memorial Foundation — Grants Program
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Leonard Hoshijo Memorial Foundation

Leonard Hoshijo Memorial Foundation is a private foundation based in Honolulu, HI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $2,025,000 in grants. Total assets: $15,327,590. Primary focus area: housing. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Gary O Galiher Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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Gary O Galiher Foundation Inc

Gary O Galiher Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Honolulu, HI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $1,200,893 in grants. Total assets: $10,143,645. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Harold K.L. Castle Foundation
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Harold K.L. Castle Foundation

Hawaii

Up to $250KRolling deadline
Altres Foundation — Grants Program
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Altres Foundation

Altres Foundation is a private foundation based in Honolulu, HI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $258,816 in grants. Total assets: $3,563,853. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $100KRolling deadline
Hawaii Realtors Charitable Foundation — Grants Program
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Hawaii Realtors Charitable Foundation

Hawaii Realtors Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Honolulu, HI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $608,613 in grants. Total assets: $493,180. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $100KRolling deadline
Garmar Foundation — Grants Program
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Garmar Foundation

Garmar Foundation is a private foundation based in Honolulu, HI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $595,000 in grants. Total assets: $15,472,078. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $100KRolling deadline

Frequently Asked Questions: Hawaii Grants

What types of grants are available in Hawaii?

Hawaii organizations can access federal grants (open to all states), Hawaii-specific state agency grants, regional foundation grants, and local community foundation awards. Federal programs represent the largest pool; state agency grants often have shorter application cycles and local preference.

Do I need to be incorporated in Hawaii to apply for state grants?

For most Hawaii state agency grants, yes — organizations must be registered to do business in Hawaii and often must demonstrate primary service delivery within the state. Federal grants are open regardless of incorporation state, provided your program serves eligible populations.

How do I find Hawaii state grant opportunities?

Hawaii state agency grants are published through the state grants portal, individual agency websites (health department, arts commission, housing finance agency, etc.), and GrantAQ's aggregated database. GrantAQ pulls all active state grants alongside federal and foundation opportunities so you see everything in one place.

What is the deadline cycle for Hawaii grants?

Hawaii state grant deadlines vary widely by agency. Many education and health grants align with the state fiscal year (often July 1). Community development grants may have spring deadlines. Federal grants follow agency-specific cycles. GrantAQ tracks all deadlines and sends alerts before they close.

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